At least 15 Houthi fighters and field commanders have been killed in recent days, according to funeral services conducted by the militia, though the group has maintained strict secrecy regarding the circumstances and locations of their deaths. Sources indicate that a number of these casualties resulted from airstrikes targeting Houthi military sites and weapons depots.
The Houthi group held funeral ceremonies in Saada, their primary stronghold, for several field commanders from the Maran district, the birthplace of the militia's leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. Among the identified fatalities were field leaders Hussein Hanish Muqbil Ali Hamoush, Sadiq Muqbil Dahmas Hadi, and Hail Mohsen Mohammed Shard.
Similar funeral services were observed in the governorates of Amran, Hajjah, Sana'a, and Ibb. The militia has not provided any details concerning the conditions of their deaths or the fronts on which they occurred, a customary practice aimed at downplaying their human and military losses.
According to informed sources, the majority of these casualties are attributed to airstrikes that hit military positions, weapons storage facilities, and Houthi installations across several governorates. Additional fighters were reportedly killed during confrontations on the fronts in Marib, Hodeidah, Dhale, and Taiz.
These losses come at a time when Houthi positions are facing increasing military pressure, particularly with the targeting of their weapons storage sites and missile launch pads, which are considered key components of their military strength.
In a related development, exclusive sources have revealed that a prominent Houthi security leader sustained injuries, and other casualties were reported during airstrikes targeting militia sites in the Al Jawf and Marib governorates. The commander of the Houthi "Central Security Forces" in Amran Governorate, Hussein Ahmed Al-Numairi, known as "Abu Khalid," was reportedly injured during an airstrike that targeted military equipment in Al Jawf.
Al-Numairi has held his position as commander of the Houthi Central Security Forces in Amran since 2020 and is considered a key security figure responsible for managing the group's operations in Al Jawf amidst escalating regional security and tribal tensions. The Houthi militia has not disclosed the extent of the casualties from the airstrikes or the specifics of Al-Numairi's injuries, with their media outlets only acknowledging the funeral of some members without providing detailed information on the circumstances of their deaths.
Observers suggest that the Houthi group's continued reticence regarding their casualty figures and the nature of targeted sites reflects an attempt to project an image of cohesion and strength. This is occurring while their military infrastructure faces repeated strikes and their field and security leadership, particularly those involved in armaments and front-line management, are targeted.
